No. 49: Metropolitan National Bank

Location: Springfield, Mo.
Assets: $442 million
Employees: 170
President and CEO: Mark McFatridge
www.metronationalbank.com

Popular with employees: More than half of the employees serve on at least one committee focused on strategic initiatives, allowing them to share ideas and take action.

Career development/training program: Metropolitan University is an internal program that provides employees with paid internships, management training and career guidance.

Fitness/wellness program: The bank reimburses employees $50 per quarter for anything that helps improve their quality of life, including fitness memberships, hobbies and basic necessities.

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